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CYPE Architecture vs OpenBuildings Designer
Both stand on building information modeling software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
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Paid Windows
OpenBuildings Designer combines multi-discipline building design with IFC, cloud, clash, quantity, and API features. The main buying considerations are its Windows platform, unavailable mobile access, and 12-month subscription costing $3,844 a year.
Visit OpenBuildings DesignerThe facts
| CYPE Architecture | OpenBuildings Designer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | OpenBuildings Designer: $3,844 a year |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | info.cype.com | bentley.com |
| On building information modeling software | #5 of 13 | #9 of 13 |
CYPE Architecture: what it does well
OpenBuildings Designer: what it does well
- Supports multi-discipline building design
- Includes IFC support
- Offers cloud collaboration
- Provides clash detection and quantity takeoff
- Includes API access
What to know first
- No free plan
- Windows platform only
- No mobile access listed
- Annual plan costs 3,844.00 USD
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